Milton E. O’Brien Milton E. O’Brien, 84, of Ogdensburg, N.J., passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026, at CareOne at Morristown... Obituaries 31 Aug 2026 | 03:35
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Yorktown In 1781, a large military operation began that would bring an end to the American Revolution. It began not with cannon fire,... Columns 28 Aug 2026 | 12:13
Sussex County Commissioners pass election integrity resolution Following Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s revelation that thousands of ineligible voters were registered to vote at Motor Vehicle Commission... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 02:54
DDB Contracting completes mezzanine renovation for Oakland lighting company DDB Contracting has completed a 4,000-square-foot mezzanine renovation at the headquarters of Amerlux, a manufacturer of... Business 03 Aug 2026 | 01:53
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Long Island The Battle of Long Island (also known as the Battle of Brooklyn Heights), fought on Aug. 27, 1776, was the first major engagement... Columns 06 Jul 2026 | 11:56
Sussex County History Today: Along the Delaware The New Jersey forts along the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War formed a thin, improvised defensive line across... Columns 12 Jun 2026 | 01:12
Sussex County quilt project marks 250th anniversary of U.S. founding A quilt commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States has been created in Sussex County. The project... Local News 08 Jun 2026 | 02:36
This bumper sticker explains how some people in Vermont speak. Photo by Helen Woolger We may speak the same language, but are we saying the same thing? Well, I should have seen it coming. A couple of weeks ago when a column of mine about regional words ran in this newspaper,... Evergreen 28 May 2026 | 11:59
Leo Shabarov of Sparta High School. Sussex County Youth Orchestras to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a concert... Local News 22 May 2026 | 09:28
Sonnet paints leaders with broad brush A recent contribution (Trichotomy Men) to Straus News unfairly tars with the same broad brush three extant world leaders... Letters to the Editor 13 Apr 2026 | 10:50
Library launches USA 250 programs Sussex County Library System is inviting residents to take part in a series of educational programs marking the upcoming... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:10
Sussex County to host America 250 celebration June 7 Sussex County will host an America 250 anniversary celebration June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, offering an afternoon... Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 01:39
Bruce Maurice Shahrabani Bruce Maurice Shahrabani, 71, of Newton, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.... Obituaries 13 Mar 2026 | 03:39
The Ogdensburg VFW presented an America 250 banner to the Sussex County Commissioners. ( Photo submitted) Ogdensburg VFW presents America 250 flag to Sussex County commissioners Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10152 in Ogdensburg presented a commemorative “America 250” flag to the Sussex... Local News 12 Mar 2026 | 02:50
Mary Pauline Schoonover Mary Pauline Schoonover, 91, of Hampton Township, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at home surrounded by loved... Obituaries 06 Mar 2026 | 02:46
